American Medical Association

A-24: Marginalized Perspectives on Restorative Justice in Medicine

This session offers an overview of the Canadian Medical Association’s truth and reconciliation initiative, followed by perspectives from minoritized physician group leaders on how lessons learned from the experiences of Canadian physicians might be applied in the United States.

Less is More: Reducing Device Days and HAIs

In this episode, host Megan Srinivas, MD, MPH is joined by Patricia Posa, RN, BSN, the quality and safety program manager for University of Michigan Health, in a conversation about hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), infection prevention, and nurse driven protocols. Discussion…

Navigating Ethical and Legal Considerations of AI in Health Care

Within the Artificial Intelligence Learning Series, learners will be introduced to keys concepts related to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in health care. This module on navigating ethical and legal considerations of AI in health care will enable…

Practical Applications of AI in the Health System

Within the Artificial Intelligence Learning Series, learners will be introduced to key concepts related to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in health care. This module on practical applications of AI in the health system will enable you to…

Leveraging Segmented Harm Event Data to Drive Equity Improvement

This module is an overview of the third focus area of the equity-informed high-reliability learning series focused on advancing equity through five quality and safety focus areas. The main goals are to center historically marginalized voices by leveraging segmented harm…

Disparities in Access to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder

Opioid use disorder, or OUD, is a treatable medical condition. However, disparities in access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) continue to be a challenge. We’ll examine disparities in access for people with disabilities, racial and ethnic variations to…

Opioid Utilization in Hospice and Palliative Care

Addressing the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of dying patients includes pain management. But how have increasing concerns and policies that target opioid misuse impacted pain management options? In this episode, we’ll discuss how balanced opioid policies and maintaining…

Opioid Use Disorder and Pregnancy

Illicit or nonprescribed opioid use in pregnancy has escalated dramatically in recent years, paralleling increases observed in the general population amid the opioid epidemic. As a result, maternal mortality studies in several states have identified substance use as a major…

When Identity and Genetics Intersect

Advances in genetics research and its application in medical practice have given medical professionals the resources they need to target specific treatments, tailored to patients’ individual needs, environment, and genetic profile. With all the advances in patient care, however, research…

The History of Physicians and the American Eugenics Movement

Traditionally, medical treatments have adopted a “one-size-fits-all” approach with what’s been perceived as the “average person” in mind, using characteristics such as genetic makeup or the genetic profile of a disease. Today, we can consider individual differences in people’s genes,…